Description
A soft, fluffy, and simple homemade white bread recipe that’s perfect for beginners. Minimal ingredients and easy steps make it a go-to bread for everyday meals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
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½ cup warm milk
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) or oil
Instructions
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If using active dry yeast, dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm water; let it sit until frothy.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
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Add the yeast mixture (or instant yeast), warm milk, and butter. Stir to form a shaggy dough.
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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise until doubled (about 1–1.5 hours).
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Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan.
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Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
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If your kitchen is cold, place the dough inside an oven with the light on (but oven turned off) to proof.
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For richer flavor, you can substitute 2 tablespoons of honey for the sugar.
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Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg